Director of Workforce Development (PACE Program Queens)
Director of Workforce Development (PACE Program Queens)
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$ 115000 - 127000
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Lead with Good Purpose
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If youre a nonprofit leader passionate about challenging the status quo loves bringing the right people together to operationalize strategy for the good of others and believes in the power and potential of people we want to hear from you!
Were on the hunt for our next Director of PACE. As the Workforce Program leader for PACE this detail-oriented individual will oversee site operations management and the team. As a key member of the Mission leadership team this role requires a versatile individual with strong leadership operational and project management capabilities.
The Awesome Things Youll Do
- Manage all aspects of the HRA-fundedprograms including hiring and managing staff overseeing operations overseeing participant recruitment assuring achievement of program goals and complying with all funder requirements.
- Providestrategicleadership aroundservice provisiontoensureparticipantshave access to a robust array of options as they pursue their goals around employment economic independence and general wellbeing.
- Ensure compliance with contractual legal audit and other funder requirements ensuring all program operations align with best practices.
- Stay current with program specific program requirements related toserviceseducation and training and ensure that any adjustments that are made to approach are aligned with those requirements.
- Use labor market information to aligntheprograms to opportunities in the job market and to economic trends.
- Support and promote professional development for all staff.
- At the direction of the Senior Vice President of Workforce Developmentand in coordination with Goodwill leadership take on leadership of new programs initiatives and partnerships.
- Play an active role in brainstorming and researching innovative program approaches that could expand the effectiveness and reach of Goodwill services or bringing new resources to the table to serve existing program participants.
- Contribute to assessment of grant opportunities to determine feasibility and alignment to Goodwills core services.
- Develop operating models and budgets in partnership with the VP for Program Innovation and the Finance team for new initiatives under consideration.
- Manage program operations for any grants assigned to your management including achievement of performance goalsand compliance with all funder requirements.
- Develop new and innovative program models: sector focused population specifics and delivery (i.e.: bridge learn and earn etc.)
- Secure funding for programs with government foundations and private dollars by clearly sharing the impacts to our clients and or the specific needs of the communities we serve
- Oversee manage and direct all programs and operations within the Division.
- Monitor programs to assure contract compliance and funding source goals and objectives
- Supervise staff assure appropriate staff conduct and execution of duties resolve personnel issues and assure regular staff performance reviews and evaluations
- Develop and strengthen leadership skills in staff through trainings both internal and external one on one supervision and delegation
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation entities
- Prepare internal and external reports to use data as decision making tool inform funders and create new program models.
- Participate in all meetings with funders regarding workforce development programs.
- Review and vet RFPs for new programs based on agency mission and funding availability. Design new programs prepare proposals and assist in negotiating contracts
- Maintain and cultivate new relationships with funding sources for continued success and to advocate for services and additional funding
- Foster and promote the organizations mission goals and objectives
- Direct community relations marketing and development activities
- Develop partnerships with community-based organizations educational institutions employers municipal county and state institutions
- Provide fiscal oversight to division including development of budgets and monitoring on an on-going basis.
- Review and monitor monthly financial reports and adjust as needed
Our Must Haves
- Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of experience managing large scale Workforce Development programs
- Able to work effectively under pressure and in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonalskills.
- Excellent written and oralcommunication skills necessary.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of the program.
- Ability to travel within the region to cultivate relationshipswith training and education providers.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
- Must be able tointerfaceeffectivelyand collegiallywith staff at all levels.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including active and reflective listening motivational interviewing authentic communication and conflict resolution
- Highly effective problem-solving and follow up skills
- Ability to focus deadlines and details
- Excellent networking skills
What We Offer
- Proposed hiring range of $115000 to $127000
- Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
- Health wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
- Robust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
- Retirement matching programs and contributions
- Transit and commuter benefits
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you dont think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job we would love to hear from you!
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
